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Wow! This book really tackle a lot of topic people don't mind much or denies that it exists. This is a story of one young girl's witnessing of police brutality and institutional racism, the impact it has on her and her community and the consequences. A heavy read for a YA with powerful statements.
“Brave doesn’t mean you’re not scared, Starr,” she says. “It means you go on even though you’re scared. And you’re doing that.” ...more
“Brave doesn’t mean you’re not scared, Starr,” she says. “It means you go on even though you’re scared. And you’re doing that.” ...more
I added the book to my reading list on the basis of excellent readers' ratings. Almost everyone was reading this book a few months ago.
The book presents racism and its consequences. It also presents us the hardship of a teenage girl who loses her second good friend ... Interesting!
In spite of all this, the whole content did not really convince me. I have been bothered by several things - a (too) long book, an occasional negative attitude towards the whites (too generalized, sometimes a response ...more
The book presents racism and its consequences. It also presents us the hardship of a teenage girl who loses her second good friend ... Interesting!
In spite of all this, the whole content did not really convince me. I have been bothered by several things - a (too) long book, an occasional negative attitude towards the whites (too generalized, sometimes a response ...more
I went into the book knowing almost nothing, which I commonly do, except that the main character is black. And mahn, it definitely did not disappoint. The characters were complex and real and the way each problem was addressed was done so amazingly. It was raw and realistic. I absolutely LOVED the relationships in the book, the family dynamic and even fell in love with every side character, which is very rare for me.
The best thing about the book, that I felt was the writing style. The book drew ...more
The best thing about the book, that I felt was the writing style. The book drew ...more
This book has all the makings of a classic and I am thinking about adopting it in class. It discusses racial discrimination, police violence and teenage life as a black person. I liked that everything wasn't painted black and white and that white people weren't portrayed as villians or left out completely of the narrative. Instead you get a glimpse into the hardship this girl and her family and neighbours are facing and it makes you think and these stories touch the heart.
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Jan 24, 2023
Rae ❤ツ
rated it
really liked it
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2023
Nov 11, 2024
Jess Penhallow
marked it as to-read
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libby,
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tolworth,
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stoneleigh,
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